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Archive for November, 2010

Map of Piha and coast

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Anawhata

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Anawhata is north of White’s Beach. You can walk from Piha, or there is a long winding metal road that turns off Piha Road. Anawhata is part of the regional  [ Read More ]

White’s Beach

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White’s Beach is a small beach to the north of Piha. On the headland between North Piha and White’s Beach, the Te Waha point was the site of one of  [ Read More ]

Mercer Bay

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Mercer Bay is to the south of the Piha between The Gap and Karekare. It sits at the bottom of precipitous cliffs, the highest in the Auckland region in this  [ Read More ]

The Gap

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The Gap is a low point between Taitomo Island and cliffs where waves come crashing through, providing a spectacular sight in big surf. At low tide a pool is created  [ Read More ]

Puaotetai Bay

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This bay is located between Taitomo Island and the mainland. Its name denotes the foam that piles up on the beach in stormy weather. Opening onto the beach is a  [ Read More ]

North Piha beach or Waitetura

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North Piha beach stretches from Lion Rock northwards to Te Waha Point, historically the site of the pa Wahangu. The small, often hazy beach at the north end of North  [ Read More ]

ARC appeals Plan Change 35 and 36

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The Auckland Regional Council has appealed Waitakere City Council’s Plan Change 35 (Oratia Local Area Plan) and PC 36 – economic wellbeing in the Waitakere Heritage Area. See its Appeal  [ Read More ]

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Piha Beach

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Piha is one of, if not THE most famous beach in New Zealand. It is reknowned for its superb scenic beauty and its surf, all just 40 minutes drive from  [ Read More ]

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Piha Community Centre Society

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Barnett Hall manager http://pihahall.co.nz/contact/ managepccs@gmail.com Address PO Box 35, Piha 0646 Runs Barnett Hall which is available to hire with discounts to members, produces Piha Community News. Piha Preschool and  [ Read More ]

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